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QA Analyst roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Trainee or Intern program category. Designated sponsors issue your DS-2019 and oversee your training plan, while your U.S. host employer guides your day-to-day work in software testing, quality assurance processes, and defect management.
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2027 Quality Assurance Management Trainee
About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
Purpose/General Summary: Our 12-month program is designed to give you an immersive leadership experience at one of our 60+ domestic locations. This program includes hands-on rotations throughout all of the location’s business sectors, and is designed to give you real-world leadership experience and a thorough understanding of how each sector functions to support the overall production strategy of the location. If you are passionate about leading and motivating others in a culturally diverse setting to make a sustainable agricultural impact on the global food supply– we are interested in you!
Responsibilities:
- Rotations: You will spend time learning and working in every business sector of your location. These rotations are designed to give you hands-on knowledge of what positions, equipment, and materials are involved in each specific production process.
- Will provide support to the QA team
- Further your understanding of GMP, SSOP, and HACCP protocols.
- Gain working knowledge of food safety and quality assurance testing procedures.
- Participate in food safety team and USDA meetings.
- Familiarize yourself with customer relations and complaint procedures (claims)
- Working alongside the quality assurance team to develop an understanding of how all the roles serve the facility.
- Complete a challenging project that aligns with key performance indicators (KPI’s) and impacts our bottom line.
- Participate in three group-based Leadership Development Training sessions at our corporate U.S. Headquarters in Greeley, CO.
- Final Placement: the last 4 months of the program will provide hands-on training in an area of interest with the intention of final placement into a leadership role.
What You Bring (Qualifications):
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree required
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
- Alignment with JBS core values and culture
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to work different shifts and occasional weekends
- Flexibility to relocate
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
- Base salary range starting at $64,500 - $68,000
- Relocation available if applicable
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
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2027 Quality Assurance Management Trainee
About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
Purpose/General Summary: Our 12-month program is designed to give you an immersive leadership experience at one of our 60+ domestic locations. This program includes hands-on rotations throughout all of the location’s business sectors, and is designed to give you real-world leadership experience and a thorough understanding of how each sector functions to support the overall production strategy of the location. If you are passionate about leading and motivating others in a culturally diverse setting to make a sustainable agricultural impact on the global food supply– we are interested in you!
Responsibilities:
- Rotations: You will spend time learning and working in every business sector of your location. These rotations are designed to give you hands-on knowledge of what positions, equipment, and materials are involved in each specific production process.
- Will provide support to the QA team
- Further your understanding of GMP, SSOP, and HACCP protocols.
- Gain working knowledge of food safety and quality assurance testing procedures.
- Participate in food safety team and USDA meetings.
- Familiarize yourself with customer relations and complaint procedures (claims)
- Working alongside the quality assurance team to develop an understanding of how all the roles serve the facility.
- Complete a challenging project that aligns with key performance indicators (KPI’s) and impacts our bottom line.
- Participate in three group-based Leadership Development Training sessions at our corporate U.S. Headquarters in Greeley, CO.
- Final Placement: the last 4 months of the program will provide hands-on training in an area of interest with the intention of final placement into a leadership role.
What You Bring (Qualifications):
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree required
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
- Alignment with JBS core values and culture
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to work different shifts and occasional weekends
- Flexibility to relocate
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
- Base salary range starting at $64,500 - $68,000
- Relocation available if applicable
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
EOE/Vets/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a QA Analyst
Build a training plan before applying
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan before issuing your DS-2019. Map out the QA methodologies, testing tools, and workflows you'll practice each month so your host employer can sign off on a credible, role-specific document.
Verify your program category fits your status
If you're a current student or recent graduate within 12 months of graduation, the Intern category applies. If you're a working professional with QA experience in your home country, you'll qualify under the Trainee category instead.
Search for host employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers and QA Analyst roles that align with J-1 visa sponsorship. Filtering by role and location helps you identify host organizations before you approach a designated sponsor to issue your DS-2019.
Target employers with established J-1 host agreements
Some companies already have host organization agreements with designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas or AIPT. Asking a prospective employer whether they've hosted J-1 trainees before saves time and signals they understand the compliance requirements.
Confirm your role clears the two-year residency requirement
QA Analyst positions funded by U.S. government grants or tied to nationals from certain countries can trigger a two-year home residency requirement after your program ends. Clarify your eligibility for a waiver before accepting an offer.
Align your DS-2019 dates with your offer timeline
Your DS-2019 must be issued before you apply for your J-1 visa at a U.S. consulate. Coordinate with your designated sponsor early so the program start date on the form matches your employer's onboarding schedule.
QA Analyst J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers QA Analyst positions?
QA Analyst roles typically fall under the Trainee category for professionals with prior QA experience gained outside the United States, or the Intern category for students and recent graduates within 12 months of completing a degree in a related field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. Your status at the time of application determines which category a designated sponsor will use to issue your DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a QA Analyst?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Designated sponsors such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE issue your DS-2019, approve your training plan, and monitor your program for compliance. Your U.S. host employer provides the work environment and signs the training plan, but they are the host, not the visa sponsor.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 QA Analyst?
Migrate Mate lets you search for QA Analyst roles and U.S. employers that align with J-1 sponsorship. Because the J-1 does not require employers to file a petition with USCIS the way H-1B visa does, your outreach should focus on whether the company is willing to sign a training plan and work with a designated sponsor, not on whether they have prior USCIS filing history.
What should my J-1 training plan include for a QA Analyst role?
Your training plan needs to outline the specific QA skills you'll develop, broken down by phase and month. Include the testing methodologies you'll practice, tools like test management or bug-tracking software, and the types of software products you'll work on. A vague plan risks rejection by the designated sponsor, so tie each phase to concrete, measurable learning objectives relevant to quality assurance.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to J-1 QA Analysts?
It can, depending on your country of nationality and how your program is funded. If your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List maintained by the State Department, or if your J-1 program is funded by a U.S. government agency or your home government, the two-year requirement applies. A waiver is possible but requires a separate application process, so confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before signing an offer.